Calendar of Events
The cities and towns of Williamson and Maury Counties enjoy a good celebration and have lots to offer its residents and visitors. This is just a sampling of some of the many events you can find taking place. In case of changes or updates, please check the time, date and location before attending the event.
April 1-30
Hike-a-Thon
April 4-7
Mule Day
Downtown Columbia
April 5
Columbia First Fridays
Downtown Columbia
5pm - 8pm
This year marks the fourth annual Hike-a-Thon, taking place throughout the entire month of April. Compete by hiking, paddling, running, climbing, biking and more either with a team or on your own for a chance to win prizes – plus, raise money for the environmental nonprofit TennGreen Land Conservancy. Registration is free. Click here for more info!
Since the 1840s, Mule Day has been a well-known tradition in Columbia. Today, it is a multi-day festival with multitudes of activities such as a parade, horse show, mule-driving contest, and many more. Join in on the fun in downtown Columbia! Click here for more info!
Experience shopping, dining, live music, and more on the streets of downtown Columbia. Access free public parking lots at 700 N. Garden St, 202 W. 6th St, and 119 E 7th St. A shuttle bus is available throughout the entirety of the event rotating between Columbia Plaza and Downtown every 15 minutes at 415 W 7th St. Click here for more info!
April 5
Franklin First Friday Art Scene Art Crawl
Franklin Main Street, Franklin
6pm - 9pm
April 5-6
42nd Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Fall Creek Falls State Park
April 6
The Franklin Farmers Market
230 Franklin Rd, Franklin
9am - 12pm
A free event, Art Crawl celebrates local craftsmanship and is held the first Friday of each month at businesses and venues throughout downtown Franklin. Click here for more info!
Join us for the 42nd Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage at Fall Creek Falls! Visitors can expect to participate in a variety of hikes, workshops, tours, and more to experience the beauty of the early spring wildflowers. Click here for more info!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market in downtown Franklin, TN. The market runs year-round, every Saturday from 9am – 12pm. Click here for more info!
April 6
Columbia Farmers Market
Riverwalk Park Pavilion, 102 Riverside Drive, Columbia
10am - 12pm
April 6
A Princess Tea
Williamson County Enrichment Center, Franklin
10am - 2pm
April 6
Nolensville Winter Farmers Market
7260 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville
10am - 1pm
Visit the Farmers Market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to explore products from a variety of local farmers, artisans, florists, and much more! Click here for more info!
Bring your child to the Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s Princess Tea Party! Delight in an afternoon filled with stories, treats and tea, activities and more for all princesses to enjoy. Cost is $20 per child and $10 per adult. Click here for more info!
Visit the Nolensville Farmers Market every Saturday morning for organic and naturally grown produce, several varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, crafts, and food trucks! Click here for more info!
April 13
Williamson County Master Gardener Association Garden Festival & Plant Sale
Williamson County Ag Expo Park, Franklin
9am - 5pm
April 13
Arbor Day Celebration
Pinkerton Park, Franklin
10am - 2pm
April 14
Buttercup Festival
Nolensville Historic District
12pm - 6pm
Join us for this free, annual event featuring beautiful flowers, vegetables, herbs, and all sorts of plants grown by Master Gardeners. There will also be food trucks, home and garden supplies, educational speakers and more. Click here for more info!
Bring your child to the Williamson County Parks and Recreation’s Princess Tea Party! Delight in an afternoon filled with stories, treats and tea, activities and more for all princesses to enjoy. Cost is $20 per child and $10 per adult. Click here for more info!
Visit the 24th Annual Nolensville Historic District Buttercup Festival! There is truly something for everyone: handmade/artisan vendors, food trucks, petting zoo, live music, pageants, circus, games, and much more. Click here for more info!
April 18
First Farmers Performance Series presents “John Oates”
Cherry Theater, Waymon L. Hickman Building, Columbia
7pm
April 20
Big Bleu Pickin' Party
Downtown Columbia
8am - 4pm
April 20
Muletown Flea Market
Glover’s Second Hand, 1200 S High Street, Columbia
10am - 5pm
This month’s First Farmers Performance Series features John Oates, member of the Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame. Bring your family and experience an acoustic evening of Oates’ songs and stories. Tickets are $35 per person. Click here for more info!
Head to downtown Columbia on Aprl 20th for flea market style fun in the parking lot at the corner of Woodland and E. 7th St.! With live music, food, and more, this free event will be fun for the whole family. Click here for more info!
Spend every third Saturday in the Columbia Arts District at the Muletown Flea Market! At this free event, you will enjoy shopping from local vendors, hear live music, and enjoy time surrounded by community. Click here for more info!
April 20-21
Franklin Flea Market
Williamson County Ag Expo
Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 9am - 4pm
April 25
Williamson County Animal Center Lunch & Learn
1006 Grigsby Hayes Court, Franklin
12pm - 1pm
Antiques & Garden Market
Factory at Columbia, 101 N James Campbell Blvd, Columbia
10am - 4pm
April 26-27
Find treasures at the Franklin Flea Market, with over 500 booths selling antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothes, and more. The market is free to the public and parking is $5. Click here for more info!
Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) is inviting the public to learn about the shelter’s programs and services while enjoying a free lunch. After an introduction about the center, guests are able to tour the cat and dog adoption areas of the shelter. Registration required. Click here for more info!
Hosted by the Columbia Antique Market and the Factory at Columbia, join us for the Antiques & Garden Market for a curated collection of patio and garden pieces. The market will also feature horticultural booths and landscape design professionals. Click here for more info!
April 27-28
Main Street Festival
Downtown Franklin
10am - 6pm
May 2-4
Mid South Live Steamers Spring Meet
Maury County Park, 1018 Maury County Park Drive, Columbia
10am - 3:30pm
May 3
Columbia First Fridays
Downtown Columbia
5pm - 8pm
Every year, the Main Street Festival in downtown Franklin attracts over a hundred thousand visitors. The streets will be filled with arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, food and drink, and all sorts of fun for the whole family. Click here for more info!
Join the Mid-South Live Steamers for their Spring Meet the first weekend of May! Ride the trains for free – no tickets needed. Click here for more info!
Experience shopping, dining, live music, and more on the streets of downtown Columbia. Access free public parking lots at 700 N. Garden St, 202 W. 6th St, and 119 E 7th St. A shuttle bus is available throughout the entirety of the event rotating between Columbia Plaza and Downtown every 15 minutes at 415 W 7th St. Click here for more info!
May 3
Franklin First Friday Art Scene Art Crawl
Franklin Main Street, Franklin
6pm - 9pm
May 3-5
Star Bright Players’ The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin
7pm
May 3-5
53rd Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair
Centennial Park, Nashville
A free event, Art Crawl celebrates local craftsmanship and is held the first Friday of each month at businesses and venues throughout downtown Franklin. Click here for more info!
Hartzog & Silva, PLLC presents the Star Bright Players production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, an epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Tickets are $15 per person. Click here for more info!
This May, head to Centennial Park to join in on the yearly tradition of the Tennessee Craft Fair. In addition to the finely crafted artwork from award-winning artists, visitors can find kids activities, local food vendors, and artisan demonstrations. Click here for more info!
May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-27
2024 Tennessee Renaissance Festival
2135 New Castle Road, Arrington
10am - 6pm
May 4
Columbia Farmers Market
Riverwalk Park Pavilion, 102 Riverside Drive, Columbia
8am - 12pm
May 3-5
The Franklin Farmers Market
230 Franklin Rd, Franklin
9am - 12pm
The Tennessee Renaissance Festival is an annual event held in middle Tennessee all four weekends of May. Find yourself immersed in Renaissance times at this festival featuring artisan shops, magic shows, jousts, live music, games, and so much more. Click here for more info!
Visit the Farmers Market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to explore products from a variety of local farmers, artisans, florists, and much more! Click here for more info!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market in downtown Franklin, TN. The market runs year-round, every Saturday from 9am – 12pm. Click here for more info!
May 16-18
Franklin Rodeo
Williamson County Ag Expo Center, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin
5:30pm - 9:30pm
May 16-18
Paint the Town Plein Air Art Festival
Downtown Mount Pleasant
May 17
Tough-A-Truck
Jim Warren Park
5pm - 8pm
The Franklin Rodeo is presented by The Franklin Noon Rotary! Founded in 1949, the Franklin Rodeo brings over 18,000 fans year after year. It is one of the longest running family events in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest rodeos east of the Mississippi. We will see you at the Rodeo! Click here for more info!
Mount Pleasant Main Street is the host of the Paint the Town Plein Air Art Festival, held annually on the third weekend in May. This 3-day competition includes classes and demonstrations by visiting artists, Third Thursday Farmers Market, a Porch Concert Music Series event, and art activities for the kids. Click here for more info!
Trucks, equipment, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes will gather at Jim Warren Park where children of all ages, with parent supervision, will be welcome to touch, climb-on, and explore these amazing pieces of equipment. Music, games, food and fun will also be available at this free family event. Click here for more info!
May 17
Nolensville Food Truck Festival
7388 Nolensville Road, Nolensville
5pm - 9pm
May 18
Pickin' in the Park
Harvey Park, 4001 Miles Johnson Pkwy, Spring Hill
5pm - 7pm
May 18
Mount Pleasant Music on the Porch
206 Pleasant St, Mt. Pleasant
7pm - 9pm
Food trucks and family fun! Come out and grab some food, tailgate, and support the Nolensville Farmers Market. Click here for more info!
Spend every third Saturday in the Columbia Arts District at the Muletown Flea Market! At this free event, you will enjoy shopping from local vendors, hear live music, and enjoy time surrounded by community. Click here for more info!
Grab your chairs and blankets and head to Mount Pleasant for a fun evening of live music and entertainment. Click here for more info!
May 19
Sunday Swing in the Courtyard
Williamson County Performing Arts Center
3pm - 5pm
May 31
Williamson County Animal Center Lunch & Learn
1006 Grigsby Hayes Court, Franklin
12pm - 1pm
May 31
Full Moon Pickin' Party
Percy Warner Equestrian Barn, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville
6pm - 10pm
Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air at Sunday Swing in the Courtyard with live music, food trucks and more! Each ticket includes a complimentary dance lesson at 2:30pm, followed by dancing from 3:00-5:00pm. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase on site. Click here for more info!
Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) is inviting the public to learn about the shelter’s programs and services while enjoying a free lunch. After an introduction about the center, guests are able to tour the cat and dog adoption areas of the shelter. Registration required. Click here for more info!
This unique bluegrass music series has been a beloved Nashville tradition for over 25 years, attracting families and friends from all over to hear bluegrass under the stars in Percy Warner Park. With events running from May to September, you can enjoy live bluegrass, local food trucks, cold brews, and more, all summer long! Click here for more info!
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